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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
7
Dear Abby readers discuss living together before marriage and deception to please religious parents. The counselor argues cohabitation with separate bedrooms is not preparation for marriage and warns against lying to parents to avoid conflict.
Readers react to advice columns with stories of cures for bedwetting using devices and a tale about plastic surgery. A grateful Blairsd en, California parent thanks Abby for help with a bedwetter, while another writer recalls a nose issue leading to a new nose and asks about Abby’s teens booklet.
High school winners from Eisenhower Geronimo and Elgin were named in the Voice of Democracy contest held at the VFW Hall 1001 A. Winners advance to district in January. First place Eisenhower Debbie Morris Mardi Slagle Elgin Miss Margot Scherler Geronimo Miss Marguerite Wooten coordinated by Earl Boone.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C B Whatley of 1912 Elm was observed with a reception at their daughter Mrs Gene Massey’s home at 18 S 50th. Hosts were their children Mrs Massey Don Whatley Irving Tex and Cecil Whatley 1501 C. They have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The couple were married December 11 1926 in Fletcher.
The Forest Fantasy contest announced winners led by the Junior Service League for most original theme and the Lawton Philharmonic Womens Association for best crafts. Judges were Bill Dutton E Janet Clements and Julie Turley Chase. The third annual show doubled 1975 in finances and set an attendance record.
A humorous list maps CB slang to everyday family and home scenarios. Phrases like Bermuda Triangle signal a lone sock, The Oval Office means the garbage can, and The Jet Set describes a teen living under a water pile, reflecting late 20th century pop culture.
Advice stresses leaving a contact number and family doctor with a sitter for emergencies. Emphasizes that in case of smoke or fire children should be taken from the house immediately while they are dressed, before calling the fire department.
Wednesday's outlook covers all signs with guidance on imagination judgment and restraint. Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces highlight personal traits finances diplomacy and potential career paths.
New York leads with seven presidential wives born there, followed by Ohio with six and Virginia with five. The text also notes ancient use of cotton fibers by Egyptians, Chinese, and indigenous peoples in the Americas.
Mrs Edward Veiga will host the Wives of Officers of 4th Battalion 4th Field Artillery Corps for a monthly coffee at 7 30 p m Thursday. Forty dolls dressed by wives for Toys for Tots will be collected. Mrs Gene Burrell is project chairman. Plans for the 75th Artillery Group Christmas format on Tuesday Dec 14 at the Fort Sill Officers Club will be discussed.
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